JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nSEN TA ROLES IN PORTSMOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL - PERM ROLES AVAILABLE - \n\nSalary Scale: £13.80 to £15.33 per hour\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nLocation: Hilsea - Portsmouth\n\nDo you have any experience of working with children/young people?\n\nHave you got any personal experience supporting children with SEN?\n\nGSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Sen school in Portsmouth. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to students with sensory and speech difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and succeed in the classroom. They need a dedicated individual who can implement behaviour management strategies and positively influence students’ learning experiences.\n\nMany students also have additional needs such as autism, speech and language challenges, or medical conditions.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on outdoor learning, life skills, the arts, and preparation for adulthood. There is a whole-school emphasis on communication, independence, and personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next stage in life. Staff are highly valued, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n\nWe are looking for an empathetic and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will:\n\nProvide tailored one-to-one and group support\nEncourage independence and life skills development\nSupport creative and outdoor learning activities\nFoster confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships\nCreate a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment\nQualifications and skills of SEN Teaching Assistant:\n\nPassionate about working with children and young people with special needs\nA strong communicator, confident working with students, staff, parents and professionals\nKind, patient and full of enthusiasm\nCommitted to the values of inclusion, respect and community\nA team player who is also proactive and reflective\nExperience is helpful, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are even more important.\nSEN Teaching Assistant | Hilsea | £13.80 to £15.33 per hour | \n\nWhat We Offer\n\nA warm and welcoming team environment\nExcellent training and development opportunities\nReal opportunities for career progression